Advantage INDIA - Second ODI Final Between India and Australia at Brisbane
By Cricket ~ March 3rd, 2008. Filed under: Australia, India, ODI, cricket.
The consequences of defeat in the first final – advantage India. Australia has more to lose in this series besides the tri-series itself. It’s all about what’s been so important the last 29 years. One more defeat on Tuesday and the men in yellow loose the series as well as an unsatisfactory farewell to the two most important players on their side – Adam Gilchrist and Brad Hogg.
It is going to be an interesting clash between the much-hyped rivals. The outcome of the retirement for these two valuable players depends on this particular game. Adam Gilchrist is sure to play this match but Brad Hogg’s stand seems to be unclear. There are talks in the Australian camp to replace Brad Hogg with Stuart Clark, considering the pitch conditions. Hence look forward to seeing Stuart Clarke challenging India on this bouncy surface in Gabba.
On the other side, we have the much happier men in blue. Sachin Tendulkar, after a magnificent knock in his last match expressed his concern for the team and also added that they got the win which was very necessary to keep up the spirits for his side. Australia is one of those teams who are known for the washouts in various series. If only India could break the monopoly…
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